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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 485.39 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 485.39 and 227.45 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 485.39 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/485.39 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 485.39 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 110,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,403.74/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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